Age, genetics, weight loss, and gravity can all contribute to sagging, excess skin around and under your jawline. A graceful and well-defined neckline makes a dramatic difference in your appearance and how people perceive you.
However, this area of the body does not respond well to exercise or most over-the-counter skin care treatments. A neck lift in Cypress from board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Olivier Deigni could repair and restore your neckline so you are more comfortable and confident.
The medical term for a neck lift is a platysmaplasty. During the procedure, Dr. Deigni removes excess fat and skin that create jowls around the lower face and jaw.
The surgery can also correct muscle banding in the neck, which changes the shape of your neck. These neck bands are also called platysma bands and happen as you age.
A flat muscle around the front of the neck called the platysma muscle can separate and roll into bands as you age. This banding runs from under the chin to the top of the collarbone. A neck lift in Cypress can correct this banding by bringing the muscles back together and fixing them with sutures.
A neck left can dramatically alter your profile and your jawline to make you look years younger. It restores tissue by treating a double chin, excessive wrinkling in the neck skin, excess fat or drooping skin in the lower face, and loose, sagging neck skin, sometimes called a “turkey neck.”
A neck lift is perfect for people who feel they are not ready for a full facelift but want to repair wrinkling or jowl lines on their lower face. A neck lift is a restorative procedure that greatly improves your appearance. While it does repair the effects of aging, it cannot stop the aging process.
There are non-surgical procedures that offer a quicker recovery time and fewer risks, but the results do not last as long, and non-surgical procedures can only address mild issues.
The length of time your results last depends on factors such as age, skin quality, lifestyle, and overall health. Typically, neck lift results can last between 10 to 15 years. However, you can prolong the effects by carefully following post-operative care instructions and continuing follow-up care with Dr. Deigni.
You should avoid prolonged sun exposure because it causes photodamage and reduces the production of collagen and elastin, the two protein molecules responsible for skin structure and elasticity.
During your follow-up visits, Dr. Deigni can recommend non-surgical procedures to prolong the results of your neck lift and advise you on the appropriate skincare routine to help protect collagen and elastin production.
Men and women in Cypress who are good candidates for a neck lift are generally in good health. People with medical conditions such as heart disease or Type 2 diabetes must have them under control, and they must not have medical conditions that slow or impair healing, such as certain types of vascular disease, obesity, or nutritional deficiencies.
Ideal candidates are non-smokers. People who smoke must eliminate smoking for six weeks before and after surgery. Nicotine impairs healing and increases the risk of complications during surgery and in the postoperative period, such as infection. You should also have realistic expectations of the outcome of surgery and understand what the procedure can and cannot do.
You can increase your potential for a smooth recovery after a neck lift in Cypress by following Dr. Deigni’s detailed instructions on preparing for the surgery and caring for yourself afterward.
It is important to follow these instructions carefully as they reduce the risk of complications and improve your results. After the surgery, you may wear a special compression garment on the neck that helps reduce swelling and improve healing.
You must reduce any stress on the incision line, so it will be essential to keep your head straight and not twist or bend your neck. Keeping your head above the level of your heart will also help to reduce swelling in the area, which affects pain and discomfort.
Swelling can also slow healing. During surgery, a drain may be placed to remove excess blood or fluid that can collect under the skin. Removing this fluid helps the area heal faster and reduces the risk of infection. You will receive instructions on how to care for your incision and any drains, as well as how to look for changes in the surgical site and when to follow up with Dr. Deigni.
Finally, it is crucial you do not apply ice to the area as this can compromise blood flow and cause significant post-operative complications.
A smooth and defined neckline contributes to a more youthful appearance, and a neck lift in Cypress could lift sagging skin and jowls that make you look older and tired. We encourage you to contact us online or call our office at 281-721-4373 and schedule a consultation with Dr. Deigni.
